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Testing and measurement are the means of collecting information upon which subsequent performance evaluations and decisions are made but in the analysis we need to bear in mind the factors that may influence the results.
Objective
The objective of this test is to monitor the development of the athlete's leg strength
Required Resources
To undertake this test you will require:
- A chair or box that makes the athlete's knees bend at right angles when they are sitting
- Assistant
How to conduct the test
This test requires the athlete to complete as many squats as possible with no rest.
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Normative Data
Male
| Age | 18-25 | 26-35 | 36-45 | 46-55 | 56-65 | 65+ |
| Excellent | >49 | >45 | >41 | >35 | >31 | >28 |
| Good | 44-49 | 40-45 | 35-41 | 29-35 | 25-31 | 22-28 |
| Above average | 39-43 | 35-39 | 30-34 | 25-38 | 21-24 | 19-21 |
| Average | 35-38 | 31-34 | 27-29 | 22-24 | 17-20 | 15-18 |
| Below Average | 31-34 | 29-30 | 23-26 | 18-21 | 13-16 | 11-14 |
| Poor | 25-30 | 22-28 | 17-22 | 13-17 | 9-12 | 7-10 |
| Very Poor | <25 | <22 | <17 | <9 | <9 | <7 |
Female
| Age | 18-25 | 26-35 | 36-45 | 46-55 | 56-65 | 65+ |
| Excellent | >43 | >39 | >33 | >27 | >24 | >23 |
| Good | 37-43 | 33-39 | 27-33 | 22-27 | 18-24 | 17-23 |
| Above average | 33-36 | 29-32 | 23-26 | 18-21 | 13-17 | 14-16 |
| Average | 29-32 | 25-28 | 19-22 | 14-17 | 10-12 | 11-13 |
| Below Average | 25-28 | 21-24 | 15-18 | 10-13 | 7-9 | 5-10 |
| Poor | 18-24 | 13-20 | 7-14 | 5-9 | 3-6 | 2-4 |
| Very Poor | <18 | <20 | <7 | <5 | <3 | <2 |
Analysis
Analysis of the test result is by comparing it with the athlete's previous results for this test. It is expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would indicate an improvement in the athlete's leg strength.
Target Group
This test is suitable for active athletes but not for individuals where the test would be contraindicated.
Reliability
Test reliability refers to the degree to which a test is consistent and stable in measuring what it is intended to measure. Reliability will depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test. The following link provides a variety of factors that may influence the results and therefore the test reliability.
Validity
Test validity refers to the degree to which the test actually measures what it claims to measure and the extent to which inferences, conclusions, and decisions made on the basis of test scores are appropriate and meaningful. This test provides a means to monitor the effect of training on the athlete's physical development.
Advantages
- Minimal equipment required
- Simple to set up and conduct
- Can be conducted almost anywhere
Disadvantages
- Specific facilities required
- Assistant required to administer the test
Page Reference
The reference for this page is:
- MACKENZIE, B. (2005) Squats Test [WWW] Available from: http://www.brianmac.co.uk/squatest.htm [Accessed
Associated Pages
The following Sports Coach pages should be read in conjunction with this page:
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